It was a dark and windy night.
The bleak wind blew through the hazy moonlight, stirring up the broken clouds in the hazy night sky and rolling up the dried leaves on the ground. The leaves fluttered in the air, making a rustling sound.
The six of them moved through the dense forest, stepping on the fallen leaves on the mountains and leaping towards Barren Town.
The six of them moved so fast that they only left afterimages under the moonlight. In less than five minutes, they were close to Barren Town. The buildings in Barren Town were reflected in their eyes through the dense forest.
Soon, the six of them arrived at the gate of Barren Town. They looked at the huge stone gate of the building. The word "Barren" was carved on the stone gate. It was so familiar at first glance.
Glancing at the familiar buildings, Qin Shi inexplicably heaved a sigh of relief.
Step by step, he walked through the stone door, looked around, and laughed. "Hehe, it seems that Barren Town hasn't changed much after half a year … It's still the same. So familiar, so friendly."
"This is Barren Town?"
"No way!
Why is it so shabby? "
Walking through the stone gate, Su Ming and the others looked embarrassed.
After all, Barren Town was a small town. It couldn't be compared to the ancient city, or even Eight Treasures Town. The streets and alleys were full of broken tiles, and the buildings were all over the place.
Looking at them, Qin Shi smiled, not surprised, "Ha, you are all used to living in the city. You don't know what a hard life is …"
He preached to them as if he had been there for a long time.
However, before he finished, Jade In The Book suddenly appeared, rolled her eyes at him, and said, "Humph, as if you know what I'm talking about. You are the young master of the Qin family. In the Qin family, you also have everything you need.
Have you ever experienced what a hard life is? "
"…"
Qin Shi scratched his head awkwardly and smacked his lips, "Sister Yu, do you have a grudge against me?
You always expose me …!! "
Looking at Qin Shi's embarrassed face, Su Ming and the others looked at each other and laughed.
Pouting, Qin Shi didn't say anything else. Because of the worry in his heart, he quickly moved toward the Qin family.
But on the way, when he passed by the Drunken Immortal Restaurant, he couldn't help but stop and take a few more glances.
As he gazed at the plaque on the Immortal Indulgence Inn, Qin Shi was moved in his heart. Haha, it was here all those years ago that Bing 'er woke me from my deep slumber. Otherwise, I would probably only be able to drag out an ignoble existence now, suffer the disdain of others, and fight for food with wild dogs … How could I be so glorious now?
When they heard this, Su Ming and the others could not help but be stunned.
Qin Shi rarely mentioned the past to them. They only knew that Qin Shi had experienced a very difficult time for a year, but they didn't expect it to be so exaggerated.
Fighting with wild dogs for food?
That can't be true, right?
While Su Ming and the others were silent, Pu Quan's old eyes flashed with a golden light. He grabbed Qin Shi's shoulder and asked, "Bing 'er?
Who was Bing 'er?
Is it your older sister, younger brother, or older brother's sister?
How's your spiritual power?
Quickly, quickly introduce him to me! "
"…"
Qin Shi was instantly speechless. The feeling that had just risen in his heart also disappeared.
He really didn't want to talk to Pu Quan anymore. He felt that Pu Quan had already missed his disciple so much that he was going crazy.
After sighing with emotion, Qin Shi led the others to the Qin family.
More than ten minutes later, the group of people passed through a few alleys and finally arrived in front of a dignified old mansion. When Qin Shi saw the huge 'Qin' word hanging on the old mansion, he could not help but slow down.
Looking at the Qin family's house, Qin Shi's heart gradually calmed down, but his eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his black eyes seemed to be piercingly cold.
He remembered that when he left the Qin family, the Qin family was the biggest family in Barren Town. It could be said that this place was as crowded as a marketplace, and it was very lively. But now, it seemed desolate and deserted.
In front of the door, the once neat and dignified guards were also empty now.
"As expected, something happened to the Qin family …"
Qin Shi took a deep breath, squinted his eyes, and said to Pu Quan and Jade In The Book, "Sister Yu, Old Pu, if something happens, I hope you can help me!"
"Don't worry, Qin family is my home!"
"Nonsense, even if I don't help you, I still have to help my future disciple!"
Their answers were obviously different, but the meaning was the same.
After receiving their replies, Qin Shi heaved a sigh of relief. He pushed open the door of the Qin family's ancient residence and stepped inside.
Whoosh!
But as soon as the door was pushed open, a fiery scarlet flame exploded.
The sudden change caused Qin Shi's heart to skip a beat. He quickly moved to the side and grabbed the incoming scarlet flame, crushing it. "Qin family's Three Great Martial Arts.
Heavenly Fist? "
"Hmph, you still dare to come? Do you really think my Qin family is easy to bully?"
As soon as the flame was extinguished by Qin Shi, a beautiful figure held a sharp sword and stabbed toward Qin Shi's chest.
"Hmm?"
Looking at the beautiful figure, Qin Shi moved to the side in shock. Spirit light appeared in his hand, and golden scales grew on his palm. He grabbed the approaching sword.
The beautiful figure struggled for a bit. "Beast, let go of me!"
"Sister Yunyu?"
Seeing the beautiful figure clearly, Qin Shi's eyes flashed with a hint of joy.
As the voice rang out, the lovely figure of the beautiful figure suddenly trembled. Soon after, she stopped struggling. Her large and beautiful eyes blinked as she stared at Qin Shi with an expression of disbelief.
Because Qin Shi was wrapped in a black robe, Qin Yunyu didn't immediately recognize him. She questioned, "You, you are …"
"I'm Stone."
Seeing Qin Yunyu, Qin Shi excitedly took off the black robe and said, "What? I haven't seen you for half a year and you don't even recognize your little brother?
You're not a good sister. "
The moment the black robe fell off, Qin Yunyu's body stiffened. Then her beautiful eyes turned red and a layer of mist shrouded her eyes. "Stone, Stone?
You're Stone? "
"Of course it's me!"
"You, you're not dead?
You're not dead? "
Qin Guiyu murmured in disbelief. The sharp sword in her hand fell to the ground with a clang. She slowly walked in front of Qin Shi and extended her hand to caress his face.
Then, she couldn't hold it in anymore and burst into tears. "Stone, Stone, is it really you?
You're not dead?
You're not dead?
That's great … that's really great! "
These words caused Qin Shi to frown. Then, a gentle smile appeared on his face. He lifted his hand and wiped the back of Qin Yunyu's hand. "Silly, aren't I fine? Besides, how could I be dead?
I've said it before, I'm going to protect you guys. "
"Sob sob sob … we thought, we all thought you were dead.
Something big has happened to the Qin family. If you didn't come back, the Qin family would have been destroyed! "
Looking at Qin Shi, Qin Yunyu's eyes trembled. She threw herself into Qin Shi's arms and burst into tears.
"Something big happened?"
Qin Shi, Su Ming, and the others trembled at the same time.
Qin Shi paused. He hugged Qin Ziyu and gazed at the beauty in his arms. She had become much more haggard, her body extremely thin. Her arms, legs, and neck were riddled with wounds, bleeding profusely.
These wounds were very new. It was clear that they were made not too long ago.
"Sister Rain, what's going on?
Who did this to you? "Qin Shi clenched his teeth and asked Qin Yiyu as a wave of wild anger rose within him.
After sobbing for a while in Qin Shi's arms, Qin Yunyu suddenly remembered something. She quickly supported Qin Shi and said, "Don't worry about me. Quick, go save Grandpa and the others. They're inside and won't be able to hold on any longer."
"Grandpa?"
Qin Shi frowned and did not dare to ask any further. He said, "Bring me there."
"Okay!"
Qin Yunyu replied. She glanced behind Qin Shi and saw Yin Mo and the others. She didn't ask any more questions. She just turned around and walked towards the hall.
Qin Yunyu took a deep breath and said, "Grandpa and the others are inside. Liu Yun, Bai Yan, Zhang Xiaosheng, and Mao Zishan betrayed us. They joined forces with the people from the other six towns to attack the Qin family."
"It's the four of them?"
Qin Shi frowned and said coldly, "Haha, snakes really can't be kept warm. I shouldn't have been so merciful and taken in these ungrateful bastards."
Qin Yunyu said indignantly, "Hmph, Grandpa and my father and second uncle are injured. Otherwise, Liu Yun and the others wouldn't have been able to do anything!"
"Injured?
It seems like things aren't that simple! "
Qin Shi muttered with a soft snort. However, he did not continue to question Qin Yiyu. Instead, he walked step by step to the tightly shut door of the hall. As he listened to the voices inside, the corners of his mouth lifted into an icy angle.
Inside the hall, it was packed with people.
There were two groups. One group was the Qin family led by Qin Yongfeng. Behind him were Qin Tianyu, Qin Tianqing, and Xu Daoyan. Behind them were Qin Tianxing, Qin Yueling, and some third generation juniors.
In front of the Qin Clan was a group of people of all sorts. Liu Yun stood in front of them, and behind him were Bai Yan, Zhang Xiaosheng, Mao Zishan, and six other unknown elders.
"Haha, Old Qin, don't force yourself. Your Qin family has been living a good life for the past six months. You've occupied the five towns and the Hidden Realm in the back mountain. It's about time you give them up." Liu Yun sneered as he looked at the panting Qin Yongfeng.
As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Yan chimed in, "Yeah, Master Qin, we should share the good fortune together. Plus, we've known each other for so long. If you give us the Barren Town and the Secret Territory, we won't mistreat you. How about we leave Broken Stone Street to your family?
What do you think? "
"Shattered Stone Street …"
Qin Tianyu clenched his fists. "Bastard, we're the Qin family. You want us to go to Shattered Stone Street?"
Qin Yongfeng's face turned red. He stopped Qin Tianyu and said, "Tianyu, don't lose your mind."
After that, his aged hand held the walking stick as he stared at Liu Yun and said, "Liu Yun, Shi 'er had a benevolent heart that day, and he let the four of you live and took all of you in. During this half a year, our Qin Clan has even treated all of you well, yet all of you are actually biting the hand that feeds you now?"
"Haha, take us in?
That's a good word. The four of us have been staying with the Qin family for half a year. We've been at the Qin family's beck and call. Do you think we're happy?
What a joke! "
Liu Yun laughed angrily. "You don't have a choice today. You'll have to give it up even if you don't want to!"
"Bastard!"
Qin Tianyu roared.
Qin Tianqing also stood up and said, "Humph. Aren't you afraid that my son will come back to take revenge?"
Hearing those words, Liu Yun laughed. His laughter was especially arrogant. "Your son?"
"Haha, did you hear that?
He said his son! "